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January 12, 2019

Webinar on Drafting and Defending Software Patents

Strafford will be offering a webinar entitled "Drafting and Defending Software Patents: Meeting Sections 102, 103 and 112 Requirements" on January 24, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (EST). Michael L. Kiklis of Bass Berry & Sims and Stephen G. Kunin of Maier & Maier will guide patent practitioners on how to draft their software patent applications to comply with Section 102, 103 and 112 requirements, will provide guidance on how to defend software patents from attacks under those statutory sections, and will discuss federal court guidance, prosecution guidelines, and offer litigation and prosecution strategies. The webinar will review the following issues:

• What are the hurdles for patent counsel to demonstrate a software-related claim is novel and non-obvious during prosecution?• What is the best way to defend against Section 102, 103 or 112 attacks at the District Court and the PTAB?

The registration fee for the webcast is $347. Those interested in registering for the webinar, can do so here.